WMO MISSION
To help people prevent medical problems yet cope with those that occur.

CORE VALUES
  To teach base knowledge and skills with a high level
of retention under stressful conditions.
Compassion-Integrity-Proficiency

FOCUS
Designed for the outdoors, yet may be used in any remote or delayed response situation

See our home page for this years class list

See a list of our qualified instructors

See photos of our classes, facilities, and wildlife

To register, mail one-third of the class tuition for deposit ASAP, as many classes fill up quickly. Address is Carl Weil / WMO, 2477 Co Rd 132, Elizabeth, CO 80107.

FULL PAYMENT FOR WFR CLASSES 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE  OFTEN HAS A BONUS OF A VALUABLE FIRST AID KIT
ASK ABOUT THE CLASS YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR

You may quickly reserve your space by calling the WMO office as soon as you have your deposit in a US Mail Box. The first calls get the last spaces.

Prices are subject to change, and deposits are transferable, not refundable. Transfer paid 30 days prior is $45, shorter notice $75.  Transfer after a class is over, if allowed, starts at $125. An additional show of commitment for the chosen 2nd transfer class requires a payment of $25, due 60 days in advance, or $50 if made less than 60 days prior.  Special exception must be requested [approval is not guaranteed] if transfer is desired after one year, when the credit expires. If a credit card and or online payment is used, add 3%.

We expect you to complete at least one lesson a week.  Deviations are possible if discussed in advance. If no lessons are completed within 30 days, a reentry fee will be charged, and additional work will be required if the WMO director allows reentry.  WMO works to help cooperative students.

Student costs may not include facility charges, travel expenses, books, handout materials, and certification fees.

Please contact us for a suggested list of items to bring, local area information, current camping fees, non-camping summer accommodations options, and, of course, more detailed course information.

Class costs differ based on locations.

Paying for a class does not guarantee passing.

Prices subject to change and are quoted for early sign up [30-90 days in advance]

Deposits fully earned are transferable

$40 charged assessed if transferred less than 30 days in advance of the scheduled class

3 weekend days are selected by class on 2 or 3 evenings for 6-week evening classes

Occasionally, students will not pass at the end of class. The WMO offers a pathway for students to complete their classwork. This work must be satisfactorily completed within 30 days following the class.

WMO is a veteran-founded and veteran-owned Colorado company with veteran instructors

University Student Evaluation System adopted by WMO 2003

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YOU CAN MAKE YOUR CLASS BETTER!

A five-point grading rubric that students should use to evaluate their own class performance is shown below.
Some classes will be asked to complete this self-evaluation using their three questions during each 4-hour session.

Your class will feature hands-on learning—the more cooperative and engaged the group, the more you’ll get to do.
Classes that work well together may complete 80+ exercises and skills, while less cooperative classes may only reach 50.
Likewise, you can enjoy more scenarios (the record is 23) if everyone strives to perform at Level 4 and Level 5.

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Level 5 – Outstanding / Role Model Student

• Arrived on time for all sessions.

• Demonstrated consistent enthusiasm and positive energy throughout the class.

• Regularly volunteered to participate and assist.

• Always prepared, with all readings and assignments completed in advance.

• Made a genuine effort to learn and improve.

• Accepted instructor feedback politely and constructively.

• Never argued in class or disrupted lessons.

• Researched differences of opinion independently and discussed them privately with the instructor.

• Respected class time by saving personal matters for breaks.

• Helped classmates frequently and contributed to keeping the class running smoothly.

• Shared personal experiences only when relevant, brief, and with instructor permission.

• Completed detailed “Five Lists” and sought instructor review.

• Used all extra learning resources—and asked for more.

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Level 4 – Excellent / Strong Contributor

• Arrived on time and missed no sessions.

• Showed enthusiasm for the class most of the time.

• Frequently volunteered, though occasionally needed prompting.

• Came prepared and completed most or all assignments.

• Put forth consistent effort.

• Occasionally assisted classmates and helped maintain class progress.

• Shared appropriately but sometimes a little too often.

• Used all extra resources.

• Completed a detailed “Five Lists” self-evaluation.

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Level 3 – Satisfactory / Generally Cooperative

• Arrived on time or close to on time; missed no more than one session.

• Was cooperative but not always enthusiastic.

• Sometimes volunteered, usually participated when called upon.

• Was somewhat prepared and completed most assignments.

• Tried to be cooperative but did not consistently exert full effort.

• Occasionally forgot supplies.

• Sometimes needed reminders to hold discussions until break time.

• Used some extra resources.

• Completed minimal or incomplete “Five Lists.”

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Level 2 – Limited Participation / Inconsistent Engagement

• Arrived late (more than 10 minutes) and missed two sessions.

• Was pleasant but not enthusiastic.

• Rarely volunteered.

• Talked during lectures, demonstrations, or while others were speaking.

• Completed little of the assigned work.

• Showed limited cooperation or attentiveness; often appeared bored or tired.

• Frequently came unprepared or without supplies.

• Occasionally argumentative or resistant to direction.

• Used few extra resources.

• Did not complete “Five Lists.”

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Level 1 – Unsatisfactory / Disruptive or Uncooperative

• Arrived more than 15 minutes late or missed more than two sessions.

• Displayed an uncooperative or unpleasant attitude.

• Did not volunteer and failed to respond when called on.

• Demonstrated negative behavior toward classmates or the instructor.

• Talked during lectures, demos, or when others were speaking.

• Reacted poorly to correction or feedback.

• Turned in work late, incomplete, or not at all.

• Fell asleep or disengaged during class.

• Did not assist others or contribute positively to the learning environment.

• Frequently disrupted the class with unrelated conversations.

• Used no extra resources.

• Did not complete “Five Lists.”

• Note: These behaviors may result in the student being asked to leave class, temporarily or permanently.

 

Wilderness First Responder/EMT Module Detailed Description

Our most popular class – no prerequisites required

Exceeds DOT EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) curriculum with a wilderness emphasis. For the professional guide or the self-sufficient active backcountry person. The current EMT will find this is a good review with the majority of the course designed towards wilderness protocols, improvisations and long term transport.Course Hours: 76 hours

WFR Recertification

Minimums:

• 24-hour class (Testing afterwards)
• Complete professional 2-person CPR, concurrently or no more than 6 months previously.
• Pass the WMO written recert exam scoring 80% or higher.

This can be done by taking:
1. Intermediate wilderness first aid
2. Advanced wilderness First aid
3. AWFA distance learning – Call for details and see distance learning here on web site
4. 24 hours of a WFR class
5.  WALS
6. Private instructor time (Higher price – Call for pricing)
If the student takes 32 hours in method 2 or 3 above and scores less than 80% there is no retest fee. There is a retest fee for less than 32 hours and scores lower than 80%. Cost as of 3-15 is $235 tuition (early registration within 2 years of cert date) plus $65 books and materials. Cost increases if over 2 years and not previously a WMO grad or grad from other POME member school. Call for more precise price. Students can recertify with most other schools who meet the Professional Outdoor Medical Educators [POME] and or Wilderness Medical Society minimum standards. Some schools like WMI might not always give a final exam and may not meet POME standards, so a $50 charge is added before recertification card can be issued and a proctored exam must be arranged. You must have a Professional Rescuer CPR card that is no more than 6 mo old and send a 25 $ fee if it is a non POME school member who gives a final test. You must score over 80%. Please call for full details.

 

Wilderness First Aid 24 hr

(This also recerts AWFA – a recert fee is added to this class for WFR, which includes CPR)

Boy Scout Leader Approved, American Camping Association Approved

Recertifies WFR

Classroom instruction and outdoor practice scenarios designed for junior camp counselors, beginning backpackers or mountaineers.Course Hours: 24 hoursCost: $255 [if 30 days in advance $275 later] & $39 Material Fee

Advanced Wilderness First Aid – AWFA

BEST DEAL RE: TIME_MONEY & KNOWLEDGE

Boy Scout Leader Approved, American Camping Association Approved

Recertifies WFR

Qualifies for most levels of guide licenses including Utah Class 1 River

The basic guides course. Includes lots of information with basic anatomy and physiology Course Hours: 32 to 55 hrs Cost: $375 to $575

Wilderness First Aid (Basic)

Boy Scout Leader Approved, American Camping Association Approved

Practice with expanded explanation and time for questions and answers. Good for the overnight backpacker, camper, or parent.Course Hours: 16 hours. Cost: $175, 30 days in advance $210 later. Book(s), Material Fee also applies and varies from season to season.

FAWM [Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine]

Combining WMO WFR/WEMT and WALS gives 65 hours alone. Plan on taking some of WMOs other distance learning or on site classes and combine that work with WMO experience credit service opportunities and you have 80 to 90 % of your Fellow degree in about one year!! Course Hours: several courses involvedCost and availability: This varies so call and speak to WMO director Carl Weil Leave No Trace – TrainerThis course prepares the student to teach instructors or students the skills and practices of low impact backcountry activity.Course Hours: May include 1 day classroom with 2 to 3 days practical backpacking trip.Cost: $175 to $250

Introduction to Wilderness Medicine

A brief backcountry medicine overview. Course Hours: 8 hours. Cost: $75 Book(s), Material Fee also applies and varies from season to season.

Wilderness Advanced Life Support – WALS – Expeditionary Medicine

(WFR or acceptable advanced skill required)

Call for more details. Course Hours: 40 hours, Cost: $795 if paid 90 days in advance ($895 standard) plus $195 Lab and materials fee